Sports

By Ben Morse and Bea Adeleke, CNN (CNN) — French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé said that there were “things and people that made me unhappy” during his final season at Paris Saint-Germain, in his first comments since his blockbuster move to Real Madrid. The 25-year-old’s move to the Spanish capital was confirmed on Monday, ending

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was ejected late in the fourth quarter of her team’s 88-75 defeat by the New York Liberty on Tuesday after receiving back-to-back technical fouls. Reese earned her first technical after she appeared to say something to referee Charles Watson following a foul call, before

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was an international debut to remember for 16-year-old soccer phenom Lily Yohannes, after the teenager scored in the US women’s team’s 3-0 win against South Korea on Tuesday. The youngster was sent on as a substitute in the second half of the friendly and scored within 10 minutes

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Elite sport can be a lonely and unforgiving place. Just ask Black rugby player and England international Sadia Kabeya, who says a lack of cultural and ethnic diversity in her sport took a toll on her identity. “As a young girl just wanting to impress, I think I kind

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s not often after graduating that you receive congratulations on social media from LeBron James. The NBA star’s congratulatory message on Tuesday was for Anthony Claytor of Akron, Ohio, who graduated from Kent State University in May, becoming the first student from James’ I Promise School to earn a

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been banned for life by Major League Baseball for betting on baseball games. As well as announcing Marcano’s punishment, the MLB also on Tuesday banned four other baseball players for a year apiece for violating betting rules. According to an MLB investigation, Marcano placed

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff came from behind to defeat Ons Jabeur at the French Open on Tuesday and advance to the semifinals. After losing a tight opening set, Gauff recovered to win 4-6 6-2 6-3 against the eighth-seeded Jabeur, who continues her chase for a first grand slam title. The 20-year-old

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant on Monday as he prepares for the NBA Finals which tip off on Thursday. Irving called Bryant – who died alongside his daughter in a helicopter crash in 2020 – his “mentor,” adding that he “misses him

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a knee injury which had plagued his fourth-round victory against Francisco Cerúndolo on Monday. Defending champion Djokovic was aiming to win his 25th grand slam singles title at Roland Garros, but pain in his right knee flared up during

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese said she will “take the bad guy role” in her rivalry with Caitlin Clark if it means continued growth for women’s basketball. It was the first time Reese had spoken to the media since a hard-nosed game against Clark and the Indiana Fever on

By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and Martin Bourke CNN Sardinia, Italy (CNN) — In life, as in soccer, it’s often said that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen are a living, breathing testament to that. This season, they’ve taken their fans on a journey the likes of which they

By David Close and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — San Diego Padres shortstop Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for gambling on baseball games, a league spokesperson tells CNN. The alleged betting happened last season when Marcano was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates and while he was on the injured list,

By David Close and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Larry Allen died Sunday, according to the Dallas Cowboys. Allen was 52. The seven-time All-Pro died suddenly while in Mexico vacationing with his family, according to the Cowboys, where Allen played 12 of his 14 NFL seasons.

By George Ramsay and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid announced the signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappé on a five-year deal on Monday, ending one of the longest-running transfer sagas in soccer. Mbappé’s move from Paris Saint-Germain comes two days after Real won a record-extending 15th European Cup with victory over Borussia Dortmund,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — As well as redefining gymnastics, Simone Biles is also finding time to be looking out for her fellow US gymnasts, not least as she’s conscious of the importance of looking after her own mental health. Biles shared some comforting words of advice with Suni Lee while the pair competed

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday that they had signed their star wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a four-year extension. Although the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the Vikings did say that the contract sets a record for non-quarterbacks in the NFL. According to ESPN’s Adam